MARQUETTE, Mich. — Northern Michigan dominated Purdue Northwest 3-0 on Sunday, extending its winning streak to three consecutive victories. The Wildcats, now 7-4-5 overall, controlled the match with clinical finishing while the visiting Pride fell to 3-12-2.
Luca Rosen opened scoring in the 22nd minute, assisted by Tyler Kowalczyk, giving the hosts an early advantage. Rosen doubled the lead in the 52nd minute off a setup from Owen Rutledge. Ian Weimer sealed the victory in the 81st minute with an assist from Triston Nelson.
Northern Michigan's defense proved suffocating, recording nine saves compared to Purdue Northwest's three. The Wildcats' goalkeeper made crucial stops to preserve the shutout despite the visitors recording nine shots on goal across 16 total attempts. Yellow cards accumulated for both sides, with Northern Michigan receiving six and Purdue Northwest three.
Rosen's two-goal performance highlighted Northern Michigan's offensive efficiency. The forward capitalized on quality service from teammates, demonstrating the Wildcats' ability to convert limited chances into goals. His contributions proved decisive in a match where Northern Michigan managed only 14 shot attempts but converted at a higher rate than their opponent.
The result reflects diverging trajectories for both programs. Northern Michigan has won three straight matches, including a 3-0 victory over St. Cloud State on October 26 and a 2-1 decision against Roosevelt on October 31. Purdue Northwest, meanwhile, snapped a one-game winning streak after defeating